FOR SALE!

Lara — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:26:18 +0000

If you are interested in purchasing this website, please contact me here: http://homebusinessresourcedirectory.com/contact/ and put TSC in it so I know which site you are referring to. I need to sell it because I no longer have time for it, but I want it to still remain for someone who can take it on. TSC is an established site with tons of potential. It comes with site, content, logo and great design. Thanks.

Keep it Simple

Lara — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:00:47 +0000

Do not make things complicated when organizing. If you have to move 10 things out of place to get to the one you want, problems arise. Somehow the things you moved will not find their way back home…especially if you are in a hurry. Before you know it the messies have arrived.

Keep it Simple

No over stacking
put most used items up front
use drawer organizers
use space savers
clean and crisp is the goal
toss clutter makers

Make it easy to keep things clean! Keep it simple!

Toss It!

Lara — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:00:38 +0000

If you can be honest with yourself, then this tip will help you keep the messies at bay in a major way! If you know you will not be using something within the next six months to a year. Toss it. Why let it take up space when there are plenty of things you do use on a daily basis that need a home?

If you notice that you have a lot of items that you know will never be used, have a yard sale. Your tash can be someone else’s treasure! Plus, you can make some extra cash to treat yourself with for all your hard work de-cluttering!

Printing Services and Home Office Needs

Lara — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:25:20 +0000

When you are in the process of organizing and cleaning your office, one of the things you may discover is that you are in need of new business cards, stationary, letter heads and many other forms of printed materials. As many of you know, I am a small business owner and sometimes find it hard when I need printing jobs for various projects. They are either too expensive or I do not know the business well enough to trust them with my big projects. Unfortunately, this is a problem with many small business owners. We may be small, but we still need big services at times.

One important item I need are business cards. That is how I discovered PsPrint. They are a GREAT alternative to kinkos and those like them. They are affordable and easy to work with. They even offer postcard printing for those who like to send out post cards to clients. Post cards really are a great tool to keep in touch with past clients. Sending a thank you, a hello I have missed you or even any specials you have, can draw them back fro more business. Or, at the very least, make them feel special.

Whatever your printing needs are, I am certain you will find PsPrint valuable.

Almost done with bathroom

Lara — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:00:38 +0000

I am on the final stretch…I will post pics of my organizing genius…LOL…yeah…well..at least how well a “wannabe” can organize! Seriously, I am so happy with the way it is looking..everything is getting a home! Whoo Hoo!

Now…to get the kids in line…

AHHHHHHHHHHH!

Installing a Home Security System Makes You Feel More Secure

Lara — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:00:05 +0000

Well, at least it makes ME feel more secure! We have been shopping around for a home security company to install a new system into our home. I am looking into ADT home security. They say that ADT is America’s leading home security company.

All I know is that having a home security system these days is a comfort. I can sleep easier knowing that my kids, home and animals will be safe from potential intruders! Obviously, a home security system is not full proof…nothing is. However, having one installed in your home is a sure fire way to not only prevent an invasion all together, it also deters most robbers from even considering your home an option!

One of the main reasons I am considering ADT is because over 131 years, they have been one of the most respected names in the security business.

They also offer a FREE home security evaluation, Theft Protection Guarantee Pays your insurance deductible (up to $500) in the event of a burglary (see their notes about this and other offers), while your alarm system is armed, a free newsletter and many other positive things that make me want to go with them!

Anyway, I would love to hear your thoughts on home security as well…

Whew! This bathroom is UNorganized!

Lara — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:56 +0000

Well, my bathroom is a harder job than I expected it to be. I found more junk in my linen closet than should be allowed. LOL. I had things I did not even know I had…and more soap pars and pads then any woman should have under normal circumstances!

The cleaning part is complete. The emptying is complete….albeit all the stuff I am keeping is lingering on my dining room table and in two boxes.

Next step. Organize it all!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

One Step at a Time Leads to an Organized Life

Lara — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:00:27 +0000

Getting organized for those who are organizationally challenged is like trying to eat a soft serve ice cream cone in a furnace…messy and impossible! ROFLMBO! No worries though, there is a solution…

One Step at a Time Cleaning

Do not let the messies overwhelm you. Set small organizing goals. Make a list of everything you would like to accomplish as far as cleaning. Then set out to accomplish them. Do ONE task each day. Just one.

Before you know it, your list will become4 smaller and smaller until you are an organizing guru…(well at least fairly neat, lol)… Then it’s all maintenance baby!

Example of One Step at a Time Organizing

Let’s look at one example from “to do” list.

Clean Kitchen

Break it down in to one cleaning task at a time like this:

Day One: counters
Day Two: fridge
Day Three: stove
Day Four: pantry
Day Five: appliances
Day Six: floors

Success Tip: Remember, once you complete one task, you must maintain it if you want to keep the messies at bay. So, if you clean the counters on day one, make sure you wipe them down on days 2-6. Then when the whole kitchen is done, at the end of each day, your load will be much lighter. You will only be dealing with normal everyday messes…not major overhaul type cleaning.

As you may have already guessed, I am by no means an expert in the ways of organizing. I am an average Mother who is organizationally challenged trying to make life cleaner and less stressful. I am simply sharing what I am learning as I go and hope that there are people out there like me who need simple solutions for the average messy life!

Bedroom is done. :) Bathroom is next!

Lara — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:30:21 +0000

I am happy to announce that I have completed my bedroom challenge…finally. LOL. The pics are about the same as last time. LOL. You can see them here.

It is so nice to have a clean room again!

Next challenge…

BATHROOM!

Let the Cleaning Begin…or so I thought!

Lara — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:09:55 +0000

OK, so I have enlisted DH to help me get this house in order. I literally had a melt down last night …tears… crazy laughter… MELT DOWN! And, unfortunately for my beloved family, there was no chocolate in the house for them to save themselves with…LOL. The wrath of Mom was in full force!

He was like sure baby. Whatever you need.

Fast forward to this moment…

He calls me to tell me he has to take the car to the shop. The battery died. And, while he’s there he may as well get the oil changes…blah blah blah!

Soooooooo…..

My supposed first day of “2 hours a day will get the messies away” program is not going to begin today!

Why don’t I just get into the trenches without him?

Well…

I am out numbered by children…messie…whiny children who will do like they do everyday…LOL…break me down. Demolish my defenses and nothing will get done except more messies and giggles!

AHHH!

I need chocolate…NOW!!!!!!!!!!!

Forever Messy

Lara — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:09:12 +0000

OK, hopefully, I am not a complete disappointment…LOL. Unfortunately, I STILL have not touched my room. Granted I was out of town for a bit…still…I am really struggling with starting. I mean if I could just START!

Ahhhh…………….

I am beginning to think I am never going…

Lara — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:49:07 +0000

To get my bedroom clean. It is SO depressing. LOL. It is also very overwhelming. How do I … no WHY do I let it get so bad. There must be some flaw in my personality…It must be that creative part of me. LOL. Ya know, artists are complicated creatures. At least that’s what they tell me.

I want to be rich and hire a maid!

Ah, but, who knows if that will ever happen. Guess I better put the chocolate away and get cleaning!

Hmmm….

Another Day of NO bedroom cleaning went by

Lara — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:07:42 +0000

LOL. OK, so, I still have not even started my dreaded bedroom. DH is so sweet. However, I can tell it is not his favorite thing about me! My dresser messies have begun to merge into his area of the room. LOL! I am migrating my mess!

The poor organized man. How did he wound up with a messie like me. I have taken over his neat areas. He only has his drawers now. LOL!

Speaking of drawers, I HAVE found a way into his bathroom drawer already! ROFLMBO! Hopefully I can be strong and keep my panties out if his drawers!

OK, off to clean…yeah right…you know I am going to go look for that chocolate bar!

So, I looked at the dreaded bedroom this morning…

Lara — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:38:54 +0000

And I became overwhelmed. I am not sure where the messies come from. Maybe, there is a name for it like everything else. Maybe it’s a syndrome. LOL. Maybe a little green pill can help me be organized! Of course that would mean a gazillion other side affects that may not be worth it! Ah, well, I guess I will have to overcome this horrid phenomenon the old fashioned way…sweat, perseverance and hard work! Blech!

Where did I put that chocolate bar?

My Cleaning Woes, part one

Lara — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:37:18 +0000

OK, so as many of you may have guessed, I am organizationally challenged. I really want to be one of those seat people. You know the ones that you can show up at their house ANY time and it’s clean. The ones that if they have one dish in the sink, they are “sorry” for the mess. LOL! I always tell them, I’ll trade ya my mess for yours ANY day of the week!

I am the type of person who hates when I have to carpool. I am always “planning ahead.” I think to myself, “What if they need to use the bathroom when they come to pick me up?” Then I hear the theme song from psycho. LOL!!! You know what I am talking about, don’t you? Anyone? Am I alone in this? I already have my excuse in play. LOL!

Let me tell you…I need help…seriously. LOL!

OK, so yesterday began the “bedroom challenge.” ROFLMBO! Have I started? Uh, not! Will I today? I hope so! Do I want to…yes and no. I am not giving dates anymore. I always fail. So, we will be on the bedroom challenge until your untidy leader gets her act together!

OK, I need some chocolate…chat with you later!